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Orbán Urges Direct Talks with Russia Amid EU Criticism

11/18/2025

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Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, criticized EU support for Ukraine as prolonging the war.
He urged Europe to negotiate directly with Russia.
During a Washington visit, Orbán told U.S. President Donald Trump that many governments believe Ukraine can win.
Orbán secured a one-year exemption from sanctions on Russian energy purchases and agreed to buy US natural gas.
Peter Magyar, his political rival, accuses him of being too aligned with Putin.

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Story summary

Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, criticized EU support for Ukraine as prolonging the war.
He urged Europe to negotiate directly with Russia.
During a Washington visit, Orbán told U.S. President Donald Trump that many governments believe Ukraine can win.
Orbán secured a one-year exemption from sanctions on Russian energy purchases and agreed to buy US natural gas.
Peter Magyar, his political rival, accuses him of being too aligned with Putin.